Facts of Fiction

by Norman Collins

This is a collection of essays on Essays on Smollett, Lawrence, Austen, Dickens & others, by a man who went on to write a number of hugely popular novels.The classic book on the craft of writing, this is Norman Collins' first published work.

284 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2011

About the author

Norman Collins born 3 October 1907, died 1982, was a British writer, and later a radio and television executive, who became one of the major figures behind the establishment of the Independent Television (ITV) network in the UK. This was the first organisation to break the BBC’s broadcasting monopoly when it began transmitting in 1955.

Reviews

[Lauren Albert · Rating 3 out of 5]

He simply enjoyed disliking a book more than liking one. It was like being at a pub with a wryly grouchy professor. While he has moments of (not-just-amusing) insights, I was amused but, alas, not much enlightened. I laughed aloud quite a few times. For that, I would have given it a "4." He is the king of witty analogies. "Richardson always regarded the wages of sin as payable on this side. And he took considerable pleasure in acting as deputy cashier." Once Amazon has updated my "highlights" I will give you more than enough examples.